Nelson Reames

nr01267@georgiasouthern.edu | http://reamesne.wix.com/diportfolio | 706-457-0623 | 129 Herschel Dr. Statesboro, GA 30458

Education
Georgia Southern University- Statesboro, GA
Graduate Dietetic Internship: School Nutrition Emphasis

August 2015 - July 2016

Meredith College- Raleigh, NC

B.S.: Foods and Nutrition Minors: Spanish, Biology

August 2011 - May 2015

Professional Experience
Youth Counselor, Carolina Country Club, Raleigh, NC
Server, Brickhouse Sports Bar and Grille, Raleigh, NC
Server/Event Staff, Jamie Keating Culinary, Inc., Columbus, GA
Server, Butts Mill Farm's Bon Vivant Caf, Pine Mountain, GA

November 2014 - July 2015

March 2013 - July 2015
May 2013 January 2014
May 2012 - January 2013

Dietetic Internship Experience

Food Service Management

Gained experience in procurement and inventory in Bulloch and Emanuel County

Conducted taste tests for students, school nutrition managers, and farmers market patrons
Produced cycle menus for school nutrition programs
Created and nutritionally analyzed special diet menus for School Health Care Plans using Nutrikids
Collaborated in a food procurement meeting with 13 counties in GA
Followed the USDAs nutrition standards for NSLP, NSBP, SFSP, FFVP, and CACFP menu planning
Assisted in the preparation and production of Thanksgiving lunch in Emanuel County Schools
Generated a survey to assess student perceptions of their schools lunch
Participated in management of human resources by interviewing and training food service employees in hospitals and
school nutrition
Educated school nutrition employees on the flow of food during a ServSafe Manager training
Observed the procurement, production, and packaging of food in Bibb County School Systems Centralized Kitchen
Conducted and analyzed the results of a plate waste study surveying over 300 students at Statesboro High School
Created promotional materials to market the food offered in schools and retail locations of a hospital
Conducted an on-site review, food safety audit, and sustainability audit in school nutrition and hospital foodservice
Analyzed and reported on financial data in Emanuel Countys school nutrition program
Contributed to the success of the Georgia Department of Educations 2015 Directors Conference
Performed test trays as a quality measure in the hospital food service setting
Conducted patient satisfaction surveys of hospital foodservice
Tested allergen free recipes to be used for the Universitys No Whey dining station

Community Nutrition

Assembled handouts, display boards, and presentations related to nutrition education for school-aged students,
university students, a senior home, a medical clinic, and Cooperative Extension.
Delivered emergency food packages to families at the Statesboro Food Bank
Interviewed WIC patients about low hemoglobin, infant failure to thrive, child and adult obesity, healthier eating
habits, and breastfeeding
Co-organized campus wellness initiatives for Georgia Southern University students

Clinical Nutrition

Practiced the Nutrition Care Process with 250 obese, renal, diabetic, cancer, cardiovascular, critical care, wound care,
HIV, and GI patients in the adolescent, adult, and elderly populations in the acute care and outpatient settings
Educated over 100 patients on healthful and necessary nutrition for cancer, diabetes, heart health
Developed handouts about healthful living for outpatient cardiac participants

Nelson Reames
nr01267@georgiasouthern.edu | http://reamesne.wix.com/diportfolio | 706-457-0623 | 129 Herschel Dr. Statesboro, GA 30458

Continuing Education
Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Expo: Atlanta, GA 2016
Georgia Organics Conference: Columbus, GA 2016
School Nutrition Directors Conference: Athens, GA 2015
Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition: Atlanta, GA 2014

Leadership & Service

ESL Nutrition Educator/Camp Counselor, Poe Center for Health Education
February 2014 July 2014
Implemented a diabetes education program for low-income Spanish speaking families at the Alliance Medical
Ministry in Raleigh, NC
Led camp activities and education sessions pertaining to nutrition and wellness
Complied with the SNAP guidelines to provide three meals for 40-50 children
Officer/4 year member, Meredith Nutrition and Wellness Association
September 2011 - May 2015
President, 2013 - 2015: Recruited 10-20 members annually; collaborated with officers, members, faculty, and
organizations to organize events; held monthly meetings; measured success by completing mid-year and annual
reports; developed leaders within the club by organizing committees and delegating tasks; developed relationships
with faculty in various departments; applied for and received grants; received the Service Award from the Nutrition
Department both terms as president; and led the club to receiving its first Gold Star Award for Innovation
Treasurer, 2012 - 2013: Developed monthly fund reports; oversaw club account and statements; worked closely with
officers to budget events; developed familiarity with campus and community resources; handled financial transactions
Volunteer, Campus Kitchens Project
August 2013 May 2015
Recruited weekly volunteers and trained them on safe food preparation
Prepared and delivered a weekly meal to Kentwood subsidized housing neighborhoods community center, using an
on campus kitchen space
Provided nutrition education to the after school program at the community center
Intern, Marbles Kids Museum, Power to Play exhibit
September December 2011
Collaborated to enhance the emphasis of physical activity and nutrition in the hands-on, play-based exhibit

Computer Skills

Nutrikids- Nutrition analysis/Menu planning

Social Media- Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
Instagram, Vine
Wix.com- Web design
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher

Google Drive
Canva.com- graphic design platform
Polltogo- mobile phone poll generator
Periscope- live broadcasting app
Survey Monkey- survey generator

Certifications
ARC Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
ServSafe: Food Protection Manager Certification, GA

May 5, 2015 - May 5, 2017

December 13, 2013 - December 13, 2018

Memberships
National & State

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Membership

Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
North Carolina Dietetic Association
Raleigh District Dietetic Association

June 24, 2013 - present

May 20, 2015 - present
June 24, 2013 - May 19, 2015
June 24, 2013 - May 19, 2015

Dietetic Practice Groups (DPGs)

DPG46 Food and Culinary Professionals (FCP)

DPG20 Oncology Nutrition (ON)
DPG30 Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE)

January 23, 2015 - present

January 23, 2015 - present
January 23, 2015 - present